Shocking Reason why Eric Ten Hag stopped transfer move for Brentford’s striker has been revealed,and it will shock you!!. An all rounder striker like Ivan and Ten Hag doesn’t want him!!😱,what could be the reason for this?.

It has been reported that Manchester United explored the possibility of signing Ivan Toney during the summer transfer window, but ultimately decided against it due to concerns raised by Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag sought to bolster the team’s attacking options after the previous season, leading to the signing of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in July. Despite being linked to Toney both before and after Zirkzee’s arrival, the club pulled out of discussions.

Toney was also a target for Chelsea and Arsenal but eventually moved to Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League after Brentford accepted a £40 million offer. The 28-year-old has continued to shine, contributing to England’s Euro 2024 campaign and scoring twice in Al Ahli’s recent 4-2 victory over Damac.

Ten Hag had reservations about Toney’s ability to press, which reportedly played a role in United’s decision to pass on him. ESPN noted that although Ten Hag admired Toney’s finishing ability, he doubted the player’s stamina for the high-press system. Brentford’s coach, Thomas Frank, had hoped to retain Toney but accepted his departure as the player’s contract was running out. Following Toney’s move to Saudi Arabia, where he is set to earn about £400,000 a week, Frank praised Toney as a Brentford legend. In return, Toney expressed gratitude for his time at the club and the bond he shared with the fans.

As for Manchester United, they have struggled with their attack this season, scoring just five goals in five games. Zirkzee has netted once on the season’s opening day, while Rasmus Hojlund remains sidelined due to injury.

United’s decision to bypass Toney may be contributing to their early-season difficulties in front of goal. With Ten Hag’s pressing philosophy dictating their choice of Zirkzee over Toney, the lack of firepower remains an issue. As Hojlund continues to recover, the club may need to rethink their approach to improve their attacking output.